July/Aug 2013 Issue

THE CHIMES
Serving: Linton & Bromsash, Upton Bishop, Aston Ingham, Gorsley.
No. 249
Circulation 1020
An independent magazine financed by advertisements and donations
Cover by Lara Glynn
Gorsley Goffs Primary School
July & August 2013
Please submit copy for the September edition
by Tuesday 13th August
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SUBMISSION OF COPY FOR THE CHIMES
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Each village has a Sub-Editor who is responsible for preparing the pages for that
village. Contributions for inclusion within the pages of a particular village should
therefore normally be sent to the appropriate Sub-Editor, if possible at least 2 days
before the copy date on the front page of The Chimes. Contact details for the
Sub-Editors are given below and within the village pages.
Items of a more general nature such as letters, contributions for Combined Villages,
etc. should normally be sent to the Editors directly.
2013 ROTA FOR THE BACK PAGE OF THE CHIMES
July/August
Upton Bishop
September
Linton
October
Aston Ingham
November
Upton Bishop
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THE CHIMES WORKING COMMITTEE
Editors:
Francine Burns
Lesley Rackley
Chris Tormey
Olena Whatley
01989 750292
01989 720358 (editor for September)
01989 720347
01989 750051
Please send any items for the next issue to the appropriate sub-editor where
possible.
Correspondence and items for Combined Villages etc. should be sent to
Lesley, preferably by email to: thechimes1@gmail.com or to Beavans Hill
House, Kilcot, Newent, GL18 1PG
Sub-Editors: Upton Bishop: Jane Fray 01989 780383 peter@pjfray.co.uk
Aston Ingham: Marilyn Wheeler 01989 720733 mw52sjw@gmail.com
Linton: Barry Clark 01989 720778 barryclark7@yahoo.co.uk
Gorsley: Anne Course 01989 721086 oldmole@btinternet.com
Treasurer: Lesley Rackley: Beavans Hill House, Beavans Hill, Kilcot, Newent,
Glos. GL18 1PG. Tel: 01989 720358
Paid advertising should go to Lesley Rackley, details above, or email her at
chimes.adverts@gmail.com
The final date for advertising copy is 10 days before the copy date on page 1.
The views expressed in The Chimes are those of the Individual concerned
and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Editors or Editorial
committee.
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EDITORIAL
GORSLEY SUB-EDITOR
The Chimes team would like to welcome Anne Course as the new sub-editor for
Gorsley. Anne has taken over this month and her contact details can be found
opposite and at the start of the Gorsley pages.
Many thanks to Janet Hewett for her contribution as the previous sub-editor. We are
sorry you have to leave us but thank you for filling the role so ably and very best
wishes to you and Derek.
CHIMES COVERS
We welcome contributions to the Chimes, including pictures for the cover. Cover
pictures should be emailed to us,via thechimes1@gmail.com, in jpeg format and
should be submitted at least 10 days before the copy date printed on page 1. Ideally
we are looking for pictures which are relevant to the month of issue and the subject
matter should be of interest to all our readers i.e. not related to any particular
village, event or project. (Pictures and posters for villages and events should be
sent as usual to the appropriate sub-editor or to the editor if intended for Combined
Villages or Events Elsewhere). Although we cannot guarantee publication, we look
forward to receiving contributions from all the artists and authors who must be in
our midst!
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current and past issues of the magazine as well as other information including a
listing of advertisers in alphabetic order and links to the village websites.
We welcome your comments and suggestions - please email them to us at
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ISSUE COVERS BOTH JULY AND AUGUST
AND THE NEXT CHIMES WILL BE THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE.
Happy holidays to all our readers!
MAY RAINFALL (m.m.)
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BISHOP’S LETTER
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I hope that the weekend of the 14th/15th September is firmly in your diary!
It will be the Festival of Churches Weekend which will bring a major
opportunity for every parish, as well as a time for you also to be able to
explore other churches and enjoy what they are providing too.
For many years now, the Historic Churches Trusts for both Shropshire and
Herefordshire, like those in other parts of the country, have had the second
Saturday of September as their major fund raising event. This used to be the
time when we all oiled our under-used bikes and cycled to as many churches
as possible for a sponsored ride.
The event developed to “Ride and Stride” but is now blossoming into a full
Festival weekend. It still involves sponsored walks and cycle rides, but also
as many additional events as congregational members care to organize.
There is no limit to what can be done with our own time, energy, resources
and imagination! Our diocesan website gives plenty of examples of what
can be achieved and helpful suggestions as to how.
We want the Festival of Churches weekend to become an extremely attractive and high profile event everywhere, that is hugely enjoyable, strengthens
our outreach and, at the same time, raises much needed funds for our
amazingly beautiful church buildings.
If this is to be achieved in each parish, it is still not too late to plan how your
church will take part or add to the existing ideas that you already have in
progress which might include a flower festival, cream teas, concert, art and
craft workshop and exhibition, dancing, historic display, drama, poetry
reading, cake stall, barbecue, pig-roast, bell-ringing, and of course singing
and services.
Here is a Festival for everyone: there is plenty of scope to involve all manner
of people in your village or town in the planning and organizing, as well as
welcoming a large number of people on the 14th and 15th September if
everything is well advertised and planned.
Take part. Ensure 14th/15th September really is a Festival. Welcome others
and enjoy it with your family and friends.
+Anthony
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COMBINED VILLAGES EVENTS
NOTE: Information not directly related to events in our 4 villages is in a separate
section: “OTHER INFORMATION / EVENTS ELSEWHERE”
Literary Lunch
On the 24th August, the Aston Ingham Reading Group's Literary Lunch will be in
the Village Hall at 11 a.m. for 11.30 a.m. The speaker is the author, Caroline
Sanderson, talking about her book “A Rambling Fantasy in the Footsteps of Jane
Austin”.The cost is £10 and includes coffee and lunch. Admission is by ticket only, obtainable from 01989 720483. Bring your own bottle.
Ross Library Development Group COFFEE MORNING Fundraiser THURSDAY
JULY 4th 10am - 12 pm at Ross Library, tombola, coffee tea and cake
SUMMER YOGA
YOGA - pay-as-you-go sessions with Penny Jolly in Upton Bishop Village Hall on
Wednesdays at 1.30 and possibly Rudford and Highleadon Village Hall on Tuesdays at 7.30 pm. In fine weather you can practise out on the Upton Bishop lawn or
stay inside and through the summer the sessions are also open to students from
other teachers. Contact: pennyjollyyoga@hotmail.co.uk, tel 01989 720616 or visit
pennyjollyyoga.com
PILATES CLASS at Upton Bishop Millennium Hall. If you are interested in
attending Mat Pilates classes on a Monday afternoon, please contact John Appleby
on 07760 341543 or email johnappleby@uwclub.net for further information.
Ross Arts Appreciation Society Next Meeting
Friday 5th July : The Story of Poole Pottery
A talk by collector Tricia Gregory
Venue: Larruperz Centre, Grammar School Close, Ross-on-Wye at 7.30 pm
Members £2.50, Visitors £4.50. Includes refreshments in interval.
ALL MOST WELCOME
Tel 01432 840294 for more information’
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VIVA SANTANA
LINTON SUMMER SESSIONS
17th AUGUST.
This phenomenal 7 piece Latin rock explosion continues to amaze fans wherever they
present their celebration of the music of the legendary Carlos Santana.
Created by inspirational Spanish guitarist Marcos Rodriguez, the Viva Santana
“family” consists of talented, dedicated, professional musicians who fully immerse
themselves to recreate the moods, sounds and atmosphere of Santana’s music with
passion, heart & soul. They take you through the Santana years from Santana 1,
Abraxas and Moonflower to the recent hits from Supernatural, Shaman and All That
I Am in an infectious, percussion packed, two hour magical maelstrom.
Marcos has been quoted as saying “ Santana live is almost like a religious service.
Carlos is the Pope and you can’t always get to see him. So when I play I’m just a priest
reciting the Gospel. But the message is the same! The audience response at our shows
and their messages on our website proves it !!” Carlos Santana changed the face of
Rock Music forever with his own special fusion of rock, Latin, jazz and the music of
Africa. Now, at last, a chance to experience the raw emotion of a Santana concert.
Full details of this years Summer Sessions are available on the website including the
full ten band line up, order of play and links to individual sites.
Also for your enjoyment a wide selection of freshly prepared, locally sourced food and
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This is a limited entry, intimate, one day festival with a restricted audience of 450
people. Tickets are available from the Alma (see website) and are very keenly priced,
to ensure “sell out”, at £11 for the whole day (only £9 if purchased before 31st July).
It is hoped to raise a substantial sum for St. Michael’s Hospice. Donations for your
appreciation are much needed and will be most welcome.
www.lintonsummersessions.co.uk
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ASTON INGHAM NEWS
Please send all your Aston Ingham entries to
Sub-Editor Marilyn Wheeler by phone 01989
720733 or by email : mw52sjw@gmail.com
Many thanks!
The Aston Ingham website can be found at
http://astoningham.org.uk/
Take a look and
support your community activities.
VILLAGE HALL NEWS
VILLAGES MUNCHES: The next lunches are on Friday 5th July and Friday 2nd
August at 12.30pm. Cost £5. All welcome. For more details contact Janet 01452
830556. We are always looking for new cooks to join our happy band, if you think
you can help and would like to know more please contact Janet.
TABLE TENNIS: The next table tennis will be in October. If however you wish to
hire the hall and have your own table tennis session just get in touch with Derek
01989 720145 or Hazel 01989 720460.
SHORT MAT BOWLS: The dates for July are Tuesday 2nd, 16th and 30th and
Thursday 11th and 25th. We do not have bowling in August and the next date will
be Tuesday 3rd September. Sessions are from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Cost £2 and all
welcome. Contact Derek 01989 720145.
ASTON INGHAM BOWLS CLUB: Come and try your hand at Bowls both Outdoor
and Short Mat every Tuesday and Thursday evening 6.00pm-8.30pm, everyone
welcome age immaterial, beginners and experienced we would love to see you.
For more details contact Shirley Warren on 01531 820805
PILATES: Every Wednesday morning, to find out more contact Peggy on 01989
720145
YOGA SESSIONS: beautifully extending stretches followed by deep relaxation
and an opportunity to meditate. We practice in a friendly, calm atmosphere and
always learn something new to keep fresh and interesting while relieving stress.
Classes on Mondays 7.30pm – 9pm and Thursdays 9.30 – 11am, one taster session free. For more information please contact Penny on: 08702 642061 or
pennyjollyyoga@hotmail.co.uk
COMMUNITY LUNCHES: The July lunch will be on Tuesday July 16th, venue to
be decided. Contact Julie 01989 720370 or Anne 01989 720347.
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ASTON INGHAM WI: The July meeting will be at the Three Shires Garden Centre
on Tuesday 9th July. Meet at the hall at 2pm. All welcome. For more information
please contact Janet 01452 830556.
THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY JUMBLE SALE: Made a profit of £1341. This
was despite dreadful weather. Thank you to everyone who donated jumble etc.
The next Jumble Sale is on Saturday November 9th, May Hill Village Hall.
WHIST DRIVES: Have now restarted at the hall. The next dates are Saturday
July 13th and Saturday August 10th. For more information contact Hazel 01989
720145
VILLAGE SIGN: As you all will have noticed we have not had a village sign outside the Church for quite some time. The original painted by Hazel Whiskerd had
deteriorated so we took it down and it is now in the hall. Hazel has now completed
a new sign and Ken Boon has made the surround. Both these talented people
have donated their time and expertise. Thank you very much to both of them. A
thank you must also go to the WI who have organised the making of the new sign
and paid for the materials. We hope to have a small unveiling party at the end of
July but at the time of going to press could not confirm a date. All are welcome so
please look out for notices on the hall and in the Church. I will also put the date on
the village web site.
CONGRATULATIONS - to Mike and Lisa Tribe of Heathfield, Barrel Lane on the
birth of their baby daughter Lauren.
COUNTRY DANCING: We will start again in the autumn on Friday October 18th at
7.30pm. For more information contact Janet 01452 830556.
ASTON INGHAM SCOUT GROUP: CUB SCOUTS - there are some spaces
available in the Pack for boys and girls aged 8 years or over. For more details call
Anthea on 01452 830343 or please e mail
astoninghamscouts.enquiries@gmail.com
ASTON INGHAM TENNIS CLUB STOCKINGS FIELD, MILL LANE, KILCOT
We look forward to welcoming new members. For further information, please call
Shaun 01989 720489 Tennis lessons are available for juniors and adults at AITC.
Junior Tennis Academy for children aged 3-18yrs.Please contact- Head Professional-Craig Cook on 07878 175594 or email craigcookie@btinternet.com for
bookings and details
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ASTON INGHAM READING GROUP: As announced last month our Annual Literary Lunch is to be held on Saturday August 24th in the Village Hall beginning at
11am for 11.30am with tea, coffee and soft drinks. Our speaker is Cotswold author Caroline Robinson and the title of her talk is 'A Rambling Fancy - in the footsteps of Jane Austen'. Caroline made a journey around Britain in which she visited
all the places mentioned in Jane Austen's novels, learning much about the author
as she travelled- hence the title of her talk. As usual the main course of lunch will
be provided by the W.I. Catering Team and the 'puddings fest' will be provided by
our group members. We are determined to once again keep the price of a ticket at
£10. Tickets will be on sale from July 13th onwards from Maureen Osborne
(01989 720483) but please let Maureen have your money, or send a cheque
(made payable to Aston Ingham Reading Group) with your order. If you haven't
already done so then put the date in your diary now as tickets for this event do go
quickly.We look forward to welcoming you.
The next meeting of the Reading Group will be on Saturday July 13th when the
book to be discussed is Julian Barnes' 'Sense of an Ending'. The book to read for
the following meeting is Jane Austen's 'Persuasion'.
Jill Holman
ASTON INGHAM BOOK CLUB: Our next meeting will be on Saturday, 6th July at
11am in the Village Hall; everyone welcome. There will not be a meeting in August. Christine Jones 01989 720357
NEWS FROM THE PEWS
VILLAGE SERVICE: The Parochial Church Council are looking into the format of
the service held on the third Sunday of each month, any ideas and suggestions
would be most welcome. Contact Fred Bach 01989 720406
CHRISTIAN AID: The collection in Aston Ingham raised £460. Thank you to all
who donated or
collected to achieve this splendid result. Together with Linton and Upton Bishop a
grand total of £1188, which will go to the Bite Back At Hunger Campaign.
THE PROGRESSIVE SUPPER: - Is being held on Friday 19th July in Aston Ingham. At five different houses, the progression will be as follows: sherry at Bach's,
starter at Roy's, main course and a glass of wine at Village Hall, sweets at Thomas, and coffee at Butchers. Please arrive between 6.30 - 7.00pm. Price: Adults
£12.50, Children £8, Family £36. Tickets from Mrs Davina Thomas, 11 Aston
Bank, Aston Ingham Tel. 01989 720403
Email: davina.thomas11@btinternet.com
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ASTON INGHAM CHURCH YARD: We have two church yards which have been
under contract for mowing for sometime however in this financial climate we are
finding this a considerable expense on our finances so we are hoping to mow the
new Church Yard ourselves. If you could spare a little time to help when convenient it would be much appreciated. Contact James Harding 01989 720528 or John
Whatley 01989 750051. Thank you
SHORT PRAYERS are said every Monday in Church at 5.30 pm (no matter if you
are in your gardening clothes!!)
CHURCH CLEANING: If anyone would like to join our cleaning rota please phone
Janet 01452 830556. To make the job easier we split the church into sections so
no one person has too much to do. Obviously the more helpers the less work for
everybody.
COMMUNITY LARDER: Please continue to donate to the larder over the summer
in the box provided
at the back of Church. Collection points in Ross on Wye are St Mary`s Church
Hall reached from the left hand side blue door with letter box on Tuesday/ Friday
10.30am -12pm or box at the back of St Mary`s Church. Items needed: tins of
fruit, vegetables and fish, cartons of juice, longlife milk, sugar and coffee.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING ROTA:
July
August
7 W Thomas
4 R Roy
14 J Harding
11 O Walden
21 H Leighton
18 F Bach
28 D Minett
25 M Byers
CHURCH FLOWER ROTA:
July
August
6 H Leighton
3 B Butcher
13 S Marsh
10 B Cutter
20 J Potter
17 S Harding
27 I Matthews
24 M Wheeler
31 C Jones
NOTES FROM ANNUAL MEETING OF ASTON INGHAM PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY 2013 AT 7.30 P.M. IN THE VILLAGE HALL
ATTENDED BY Mr. J. Harding (Chairman), Mr. J. Whatley, Mr. C. Tormey, Mr. S.
Burns, Mrs. R.Tree. APOLOGIES WERE RECEIVED FROM Mr. E. Green.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: CHAIRMAN
Mr. Harding proposed Mr. Whatley, Mr. Tormey seconded. All in favour. Mr. Whatley took the chair and signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
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Mr. Harding was thanked for his hard work and dedication over the last years.
VICE CHAIRMAN
Mr. Harding proposed Mr. Tormey, Mr. Burns seconded. All in favour.
MINUTES OF APRIL MEETING were read, approved and signed, with one
amendment. The Chimes web address - www.thechimes.org.uk had not been
included in note 3 of ‘Matters Arising’. Meeting at Larruperz Centre on May 23rd at
5.00 p.m. regarding proposed closure of Herefordshire libraries.
MATTERS ARISING
1. Clerk to contact Mr. Stallard regarding problems of water running off
fields.
2. Response from Amey with job numbers for road defects and fly tipping.
Potholes on B4222 are the only ones attended to so far.
3. Email from Ray Wallace regarding signage at Aston Crews.
4. Blocked drains at Crews Hill causing flooding and highway dangers. Bob
Haynes, Safety Officer, to be contacted.
5. Advertisement and information regarding village cross to be put into next
issue of The Chimes. Setting up of a village/church Standing Committee
to be considered for the project.
6. Mrs. Potter’s suggestion for ‘adopting a footpath’ to be pursued. Clerk to
contact Mrs. Potter and liaise with Mr. Whatley.
7. Letter from Mr. Willmont in response to letter to Andrew Ashcroft about
amendments to Planning Permissions.
PLANNING
1) Five Wells, Kilcot. S/130051/FH. Replacement garage. Approved
with conditions.
2) Bannock Tree, Aston Ingham Road. S/130848/FH. Proposed
building of double garage. The Parish Council had no objections.
3) Land adjoining Millbrook Gardens. New application for four dwellings. Parish Council, as adjoining parish, has not received notification. Councillors to look at online plans and report any
comments to Mr. Whatley.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING – Mon 10th June. MEETING CLOSED AT 9.15 p.m.
NOTES FROM ASTON INGHAM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 10TH JUNE 2013 AT 7.30 P.M. IN THE VILLAGE HALL
ATTENDED BY Mr. J. Whatley (chairman), Mr. C. Tormey, Mr. J. Harding, Mr.. S.
Burns, Mrs. R. Tree.
APOLOGIES WERE RECEIVED FROM Mr. E. Green.
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MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING (MAY) were read, approved and signed, with
one amendment.
MATTERS ARISING
1) Roads – PC-IRIS does not seem to be functioning effectively. Clerk to
check with Lynda Wilcox (H.A.L.C.) to see if other councils are experiencing similar difficulties. Letter to be sent to Amey citing problems. Copy to
Mr. Bramer.
2) Reply from Mr. Stallard regarding water running off fields. Clerk to acknowledge. Reply to be drafted for next meeting, after consultation with
relevant/interested parties.
3) Working party to clear silt off B4222 between Village Hall and Old Rectory
to free drainage holes, and brambles by bridge over Ell Brook – Monday
8th July at 10.00 a.m.
4) Libraries in Herefordshire. The Herefordshire Council has taken the decision not to close the libraries.
5) Village/Church Cross. Mrs. Tree is still waiting for specifications.
Funding applied for from English Heritage, and other avenues are being
explored. Refurbishment to be amended to ‘Coronation project’ instead of
‘Jubilee’.
PLANNING
1. Land adjacent Millbrook Gardens, Lea. Erection of four dwellings.
S1311040/0. Councillors had viewed this application online, as we were
not consulted on this new application. Letter read from Mr. Banner, Lea
resident. The Parish Council was unanimously against this proposal on
the grounds of volume of traffic, access and the flood risk.
2. Letter from Mike Willmont regarding the publicity process for planning applications.
ANY OTHER MATTERS
v Polytunnels – apparently there are no standard
rules. Each case is judged individually.
v Parish Meeting minutes to be put onto Blogsite.
v Continued problems with dog fouling on the D
loop. Reminder to be sent to council regarding
refilling of salt bins at this site before cold weather.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING Mon 8th July.
MEETING CLOSED AT 9.45 p.m.
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LINTON & BROMSASH NEWS
Please send all your Linton and Bromash
entries to Sub-Editor Barry Clark by
phone 720778, Fax 720641 or by email
barryclark7@yahoo.co.uk
For up to date news on both St Mary's
Church and Linton Village Hall, please go
to the website www.lintonvillagehall.org.
DO YOU WANT A NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN?
Every household in our parish will have had a leaflet delivered with this copy of
The Chimes. Please take a few minutes to read and complete the questions. We
need at least a 65% response and for 55% of that number to be in favour of the
compilation of a ‘Neighbourhood Plan’ to make it a worthwhile project. To find out
more come to a meeting in LINTON VILLAGE HALL on WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY when an officer from Herefordshire Council will be able to explain the process
and answer your questions. Please return your voting slips by 31st July.
Jean Foley, Chairman Linton Parish Council.
LINTON PARISH COUNCIL
We have at last recruited 1 Councillor! But due to a resignation there are currently
3 vacancies for Parish Councillors to serve Linton and Gorsley. Meetings are held
on the second Monday of each month alternating between the two village halls.
Please call the Clerk Mrs Rosie Clark on 01989-720783 or the Chairman Mrs
Jean Foley on 01989-750529 to register your interest in helping serve our local
community!
GORSLEY ALLOTMENTS- VACANCY
There is a vacancy for an allotment in Gorsley, the peppercorn rent is £52 per annum. If you are interested in becoming self sufficient then please contact the Parish Clerk Mrs Rosie Clark on 01989-720783 or email her at
rosieclarkgorsley@yahoo.co.uk and she will be delighted to give you further details.
LINTON WI
Members meet on Thursday, 11th July to hear a talk by Alan Badmington entitled
Lost for Words, which will be about how he has managed to overcome his stam-
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mer. Tickets, costing £8.50, are now available for our August Lunch which will
take place on Sunday, 11th August at 1 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring their
own drinks. This ever popular event will hopefully be as successful as previous
years, and we very much look forward to welcoming both old and new guests to a
friendly atmosphere and delicious meal. Tickets will be available from Pam
Bridgewater on 01989 750474 or Sandy Attenborough on 01989 720746'
LINTON & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY 2013 PROPERTY SURVEY
Despite the record cold Spring and often wet early Summer we have already collected an excellent selection of photographs of houses in the Linton area for the
new history society archive. For those yet to submit a digital photo of their house
the deadline is 31st August. Don't worry if you are unable to do so yourself as the
history society will willingly undertake this task on your request totally free of
charge. The survey is, of course, part of the Linton & District History Society 30th
anniversary celebrations and repeats similar exercises undertaken in 1983-84 and
in 2001. Access to the new archive will be restricted to bona fide historians and
will not be made available online. The photographs from the new survey will be
shown in Linton Village Hall at 7:30pm on Wednesday, 2nd October in a talk entitled 'Linton - Now and Then'. This will trace the development of the immediate area over the last century using a selection of photos in the history society's newly
digitised collection. The audience will be able to see the dramatic changes in
property use against the backdrop of an ever evolving agricultural landscape.
Some photos will illustrate the impact of WW2 on Linton residents.
For more details or assistance please phone Roger Davies on 0777 1812 793 or
e-mail rogerdavies1@sky.com . Your photographs may also be forwarded to this
e-mail address.
St Mary’s Church News
Sunday 28 July
The service will be evensong at 5pm.
Sunday 25 August
Please note that the service will be at 11:15 and will be A Celebration of Talents.
Sunday Club
Thank you so much to everyone who supported our Fairtrade Coffee Morning. It
was an enjoyable morning and lovely to see our loyal friends of the village and
new faces too. Your generous donations raised £140 and Traidcraft raised £147.
Young leaders did a great job organising and serving refreshments with a smile!
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Sunday club meets again in September - third Sunday of the month. If you would
like your children to join us, they would be very welcome - we are a friendly
bunch! Details contact Jo Davies 720 744 or Julia Thomas 720 476
Church Financial Strategy Group
The PCC has commissioned a small group volunteers to assist them with financial
planning. They will seek to identify such strategic developments that can provide a
greater level of financial security for the Church over the next five years. We will
keep you advised as to their progress."
Festival of Churches
This will be taking place throughout Herefordshire over the weekend of 14 & 15
September and will include the Ride and Stride in aid of Hereford Historic Churches Trust. As part of this afternoon tea and cakes will be available at St Mary’s on
the afternoon of Saturday 14th. Other Churches in the Benefice will also be having events over the weekend so do go along and join in!
Christian Aid.
Many thanks to all who responded so generously to the recent house to house
collection, and also to those who gave of their time doing the collecting. The result
of the week's efforts was a sum of £395.64 which will be used in part to help people in some of the poorest countries of the world by providing equipment and facilities to improve and modernize farming techniques. This in turn helps families
earn sufficient to be able to afford education for children who then obtain qualifications, thus enabling them to break free from the cycle of poverty.
Thank you, Roger
Early Warning! Date for your Diary: Saturday October 26th. Drybrook & District
Ladies Choir in Concert with Dick Brice. Further details to follow!
Linton & Bromsash Gardening Group
July ; The annual Gardening Club BBQ will take place at the village hall on July
23rd at 6.30pm. There will be a nominal charge of £2.00 per head and £5.00 for
guests. Any offers of salads or puds would be gratefully received. Hopefully this
year will be as pleasant as it was last year and we can enjoy a summer evening in
the village hall garden with friends. Look forward to seeing you there. Contact no
for more information 721106
August:
This month there will be a visit to the Japanese garden at Lawless Hill, Sellack, a
change to the programme. This beautiful garden will be open to us on Tuesday
27th August to wander through with the resident guide. There are quite a few
steps to negotiate without handrails and as a suggestion a walking stick may
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prove helpful. Meet at the village hall at 6.30pm to double up as parking is limited. Contact no for more information 721106
Anyone wanting more information on the programme or joining please contact
Sandra, 01989 721106 or Doreen, 01989 720119
A Big Thank You to you all who came together to make our Wedding Day so perfect! For all the good wishes and cards we received. Those who made the
Church yard look so neat and tidy. To the flower ladies who made the Church look
just wonderful. To Neil and Salli who made our Wedding Ceremony so special.
And finally all of you that came and supported us at the Church.
Thanks Again,
Pat & Gordon.
LEAP
Do you have trouble with transport? Is it difficult to get to a medical appointment?
If you need help to get to the dentist or doctor or some other medical appointment
or emergency, why not get in touch with LEAP (Linton Emergency Action Plan)?
Ring Jean Foley (750529) or Liz Barnes (750900), who have a list of volunteer
drivers to help you at the cost of 45pence per mile.
1st Linton Brownies
1st Linton Brownies meets every Tuesday in term time, 6pm-7.15pm in the Village
Hall. We have fun on our Brownie Adventure- learning, earning badges and playing games. Our pack is currently full, so if you would like to be added to the joining
list, please go to the GGUK website where you can register and we will contact
you as places become available.
Walking Group
Linton Walking Group meets every Tuesday morning in the village hall car park to
leave by 10am. Using local footpaths, we walk about 3 miles before returning to
the village hall for a cup of tea or coffee. We aim to be finished by 12noon. Dogs
are welcome with their owners.
For more information please call Sandra on 07776 481388.
TAI CHI
Weekly Classes for all ages and ability are held on Thursdays, beginners at 6.307.30 pm, and advanced at 7.00-8.30pm. Please note that every second Thursday
in the month there will be a mixed class at 6.00-7.00pm only. Further details can
be obtained from Trevor. 01452 830000. www.crystaltaichi.co.uk
LINTON VILLAGE HALL NEWS
New for 2013 – Knit & Natter group
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Knit & Natter dates are Saturday 13th & 27th, 3 -5pm. All welcome, any age, any
ability, bring your project- knitting/sewing/crotchet/embroidery. £2.00 a session,
includes refreshments. Just turn up or ring 720842. There will then be a break
until 8th September.
100 Club June winners
£25
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Lyn Hodgson
£10
50
Brian Squires
£5
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Mr & Mrs Bryan
Please contact Sandra Hampson on 07776 481388 to become a member of the
Village Hall 100 Club; at only £1 a month the odds are very favourable, and there
are still a few available numbers! The draw now takes place in the Alma Inn at
around 1pm on the second Sunday of each month. Come along and see if you
are a lucky winner!!If you haven’t already paid your fee for the next year please
contact Sandra as soon as possible.
HIRING THE HALL AND EQUIPMENT
Are you planning a big celebration or just a small party? Why not hire all you need
from Linton Village Hall? For just 50p a head you can hire a full set of crockery to
include glasses and cutlery, and glasses are only £2 for a box of 15.
We also hire out tables and chairs, including garden furniture, other items such as
a tea urn, and even a skittle alley!
To discuss your needs or negotiate rates for large numbers, just ring the booking
clerk on 079 74 48 41 41.
Or why not hire the hall itself for your event? Not only is it a great place for a party, it is also a convenient venue for meetings, presentations and other uses. Visit
our web site for details of rates or contact the booking clerk on 079 74 48 41 41.
To book Linton Village Hall or Equipment: Please telephone 07974 48 41 41.
For up to date news on both St Mary’s Church and Linton Village Hall please go to
the web site www.lintonvillagehall.org.
Notes from confirmed minutes of the Annual Meeting of Linton Parish Council held
on 13th May 2013
Present: Cllr Jean Foley – Chairman, Cllr Ken Downham – Vice Chairman, Cllr
Max Gough, Cllr Jackie Gough,
Cllr Lynn Hodgson
Election of Chairman for the period 2013 to 2014: Proposed by Cllr Max Gough,
seconded by Cllr Jackie Gough and approved unanimously, Cllr Jean Foley elected and the Declaration of Acceptance of Office duly signed.
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Election of Vice-Chairman for the period 2013 to 2014: Proposed by Cllr Jean
Foley, seconded by Cllr Max Gough and approved unanimously, Cllr Ken
Downham was elected.
To appoint members of Working Parties: It was agreed, for the Allotments, Cllr
Ken Downham and Cllr Max Gough be appointed and Richard Baker appointed
as Public Footpaths Officer (PFO).
To appoint representatives to other organisations: Gorsley Village Hall - Cllr
Jackie Gough, Linton Village Hall - Cllr Lynn Hodgson
To receive apologies for absence: Apologies were received from Cllr Barry
Clark and Cllr Laura Cluley
To record Declarations of Interest in items on the agenda: There were no declarations of interest.
To approve the Minutes of Council meeting held on 8th April 2013: Minutes accepted and signed by the Chairman
To consider a response for any planning applications – including: Land adjoining Rose Cottage Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye. – off Ivy House Lane (previously submitted under planning reference S122482/F) - Erection of 10 affordable homes
with associated parking, access and landscaping. Two Rivers Housing had
lodged an appeal against the non-determination of the application on 3rd April,
therefore Hereford Council could not determine the outcome of the application
at the Planning Committee meeting on 24th April. However the Planning Committee did consider the application, concluding in an overwhelming vote to recommend approval – this decision will go forward to the appeal process. It was
resolved that the Parish Council will forward strong objections when the appeal
details are received.To receive a report from the Chairman on the Annual Parish Meeting: The Chairman gave a brief update on the Annual Parish meeting,
saying it had been a good meeting with a large turn out of parishioners – 87 in
total. Reports had been read out from a number of the local clubs and societies, with a variety of interests covered. One of the main topics discussed was
whether there was sufficient interest in the parish for the production of a Neighbourhood Plan, this is covered in the next agenda item. To consider the proposal for a Neighbourhood Plan: Following discussion at both this meeting and the
Annual Parish meeting, it was agreed to formulate input into the Chimes, seeking parishioners views and practical commitment to the production of a Neighbourhood Plan.
Chairman’s Announcements: The Chairman updated on the transit site for travellers and the potential for the Jays Green site to be an option. Further updates
to be provided as more information became available.To confirm the date of
next meeting: Confirmed as Monday 10th June in Gorsley Village Hall
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UPTON BISHOP NEWS
Would you please note that I require all information for the Chimes by the 12th of each month.
July/ August and December /January are joint
issues. Thank you
Jane Fray 01989 780383 or peter@pjfray.co.uk
CHURCH NEWS
To contact a member of the clergy, please telephone Neil Patterson at Weston-under-Penyard
Rectory on 01989 567229
The Upton Bishop Hymnathon, in aid of the organ fund, has been postponed
and will now take place on the weekend of July 20th, ending with a Songs of
Praise Evensong. Please come and support Jane as she plays through the whole
Hymn book. She expects it will take around eight hours. Sponsorship and donations welcome. Sing along with your favourites and not so favourites or learn
some new ones. Sponsor your choice of hymn to be played at the Sunday service.
Sunday 7th July Vital Spark workshop, 4pm in the church, when you can come
and learn to sing in the Gallery style. If you are not into singing then sit back and
listen to the music at the concert at 7pm in the church. This will be Vital Spark ‘s
third visit but their first summer concert at Upton Bishop. Everyone who has enjoyed their energy and enthusiasm for Christmas shepherds will be in for a treat.
This type of music was mostly written and performed by amateurs who took their
influences from the sort of music they performed outside the church environment,
be it folk songs or country dance tunes. For more details ring Olivia on 780321.
Saturday 31st August Family Barn Dance in the Millennium Hall 6pm to 9pm.
Tickets in advance £5 per person or £15 for a family (2 adults and up to 4 children) or £8/£20 on the door. Soft drinks provided, bring your own picnic.
The coffee morning on 14th September now will not take place.
Festival of churches. All six churches in the Benefice of Ariconium, including Upton Bishop, will be taking part in the Festival of Churches 14th/15th September.
This is the same weekend as the Ride and Stride so there will be maps in the
church to show the road and footpath routes to our neighbouring churches. There
will be displays in all the churches and refreshments at Linton on Saturday and
Weston on Sunday.
Dates for your diary: Friday 4th October Harvest Festival and Supper in the
church, Saturday 12th October Phoenix Recorder Orchestra
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COMMUNITY LARDER AND OPEN DOOR BASKET – Should we be so lucky as
to have a good veg growing year, with gluts of sparkling fresh lettuces, beans,
courgettes etc, remember you can bring any spares to the Community Larder basket on the first Sunday of any month (Family Service). In the meantime, a big
thank you to regular supporters for their tins and packets of meat, fish, fruit, puddings and beverages. It all helps, so very many thanks.
Prayer Group meeting is on Wednesday 3rd July and 7th August in the Church
at 2 p.m. Everyone welcome. The green ‘Pray for’ cards can be found on the
church Sales Table or by contacting Brenda on 750425 or Linda on 780226. Your
confidence will be respected. Evensong is said in the church every Friday
evening at 5.30pm. This is a short spoken service and gives a calming pause between the week and the weekend. Everyone is welcome to attend.
WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS and best wishes to Pat Holmes and Gordon
Bright on their recent wedding at Linton Church.
PILATES CLASS at Upton Bishop Millennium Hall. If you are interested in attending Mat Pilates classes on a Monday afternoon, please contact John Appleby
on 07760 341543 or email johnappleby@uwclub.net for further information.
CHRISTIAN AID – Very many thanks to everyone who helped to raise £384.69 for
Christian Aid.
THANK YOU – Forestry Operations Tree Surgery and Tree Care will be closing
shortly due to the retirement of the proprietor Alan Davis. The company was established in 1984, initially in forestry and has specialised in tree and shrub care
since 1998 for domestic and business customers. The company has worked on
many trees in the Ross area including trees in the churchyard at St Mary’s, along
the banks of the Wye and in the grounds of the Ross Court Residential Home.
Alan would like to thank all his customers, many of whom have returned with repeat business over the years and all those who have worked for Forestry Operations.
Upton Bishop WI meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except August) in the
Millennium Hall at 7.30pm. If you would like to come along and see what your WI
has to offer we would be pleased to see you. Our next meeting on 9th July is a talk
entitled ‘Scented Plants’ - Newent Plant Centre. As well as our meetings we organise other social events including a lunch club and garden visits. If you would
like to join us as a guest at one of our meetings please contact Roz Cavanagh on
01989 720489 or just turn up on the night. Visit the WI website www.thewi.org.uk
or http://www.uptonbishop.org/groups.php for further information.
On Saturday 12th October, we will be holding a WI Fayre and coffee morning
10.00 – 12.00 in the Millennium Hall. Please come along and meet us there.
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CONTACT THE PARISH CLERK – If any parishioner has any issues with the
highways, such as potholes, verges etc. please contact Sarah Lawrence
www.ubpcclerk@yahoo.co.uk or
01989 780450. For further information and updates please refer to the Herefordshire Council website www.herefordshire.gov.uk or telephone 01432 260000
MILLENNIUM HALL
for information or to book the Millennium Hall ring Rebecca Tamplin on 01989
780452 or email rebeccatamplin@yahoo.co.uk
Zumba Classes with Sylvia Wagstaff every Wednesday 7.35 to 8.20 p.m. £3.50
per session. For further information please ring Sylvia on 07939 859866 or just
turn up on the night.
Keep Fit Classes with Michaela Johnson every Tuesday morning from 10 a.m.
For further information, ring Jane Fray on 780383, or just come along we shall be
pleased to see you.
Little Swallows meet every Friday in the Millennium Hall. Three sessions from
9.15-10.45, 11.00-12.30 and 1.15-2.45 p.m. for the under 5s for creativity whilst
having lots of fun. For more information contact Nicky on 780211 or Abby 01989
567171.
Jumpstart meet at the Millennium Hall every Monday from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
The cost is £2.50 for one adult and child plus £1 for any subsequent child.
The Badminton Club meets every Thursday evening from 8/10 p.m. at £4.00
per session. All ages very welcome. For further information please ring Colin Sampson on 01989 562101.
Yoga Class with Penny Jolly every Wednesday from 1.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. in the
Millennium Hall. For further information please contact Penny on 0870 264 2061,
email pennyjollyyoga@hotmail.co.uk
The Busy Bee Club meets in the Millennium Hall every Tuesday from 6-7.30 p.m.
for all children from 8 + years who would like to learn to sew and knit. Please ring
Julia on 720476 for more information.
200 Club winners for June 2013
£100 Doreen Floyd,
£20
Elaine Stringer
£10
George Pendlebury
£5
Kathy Vaughan
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PARISH COUNCIL
Clerk: - Mrs Sarah Lawrence 2 The Pastures Upton Bishop Ross-on-Wye HR9
7UU. 01989 780450 email ubpcclerk@yahoo.co.uk
Chairman for 2012/13 – Robert Wallbridge 720414
Vice-Chairman for 2012/13 – Patrick Bailey 780227
Highways Officer – Tony Chudziak
Footpaths Officer – To be confirmed
Extract of confirmed minutes of the meeting held on Monday 7th May 2013
Present: Cllrs. Bailey, Chudziak, Pokorny Rusby and Wallbridge
Apologies: Cllrs. Forrester and Manns
In Attendance: Cllr Barry Durkin
Open Discussion for Local Residents to raise local issues – None present.
Matters Arising:
Community Support Office – The Police continue to ask everyone to remain
vigilant regarding theft of scrap metal, heating oil, garden ornaments, mowers etc.
Any suspicious behaviour or vehicles please ring 101 (please note the new
number) for all non emergency calls continue to ring 0300 333 3000. Herefordshire Community Messaging – a free service available to everyone on the internet. To use simply log on and register to receive Police updates.
Lengthsman – Nothing to report.
Cllr Barry Durkin gave his monthly report which included, ditches, drains and
culverts, parent/carer financial bus costs contribution and the Wye Valley NHS
Trust.
Defibrillator – A parishioner had made contact with the Parish Council to
suggest a possible defibrillator in the village, it was agreed that the PC would look
into this.
Overhanging hedge – Another parishioner had contacted the Clerk regarding
the overhanging hedge outside Myrtle Cottage at Crow Hill, it was agreed that the
Clerk would get in touch with the owner.
Update on Development of Affordable Housing – Nothing to report.
Planning Applications:
Fairfield Upton Bishop HR9 7UR – Proposed garage conversion with new
pitched roof – no objections.
Date of next meetings: 1 July, 5 August, 2 September, 7 October, 4 November,
2 December
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Family Barn Dance
st
Saturday 31 August
6pm to 9pm
Millennium Hall
Upton Bishop
Bring a picnic
Soft drinks provided
Tickets in advance: £5 per person or
£15 per family (2 adults and up to 4
children) on
or £8/£20 on the door
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Vital Spark ‘s third visit to Upton Bishop: music written and performed by
amateurs influenced by folk songs and country dance tunes.
For more details and to reserve tickets ring Olivia on
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GORSLEY NEWS
To make any contributions to the Gorsley News, please contact the Gorsley
sub-editor, Anne Course, via oldmole@btinternet.com or phone 01989 721086.
VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE MEETING
We now have meetings every other month for Committee members and anyone
who would like to join us. Refreshments available and all members of the team offer
a very warm welcome. Please come along and give us a try and we welcome
anyone who would like to become more involved.
NEXT MEETING July 9th 7.30pm at the Village Hall
CAN YOU HELP? We are looking for volunteers to go on the cleaning rota for the
village hall. You would be required approximately once a month. If interested contact Hilary on 01989 720105
VILLAGE HALL INDUCTION LOOP
An Induction loop has now been installed in the main room in the hall. This should
be of significant benefit to hearing aid wearers. If you use one please come along
and let us know how the loop performed (via Tony Beckwith at
mtonybeckwith@gmail.com or 01989 720358). If you are not a hearing aid wearer
but know someone who is, please pass on the news
VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS
f you wish to make a booking please phone Nigel or Chantal Poole on 01989
720750 or email nigel-poole@sky.com or chantal-poole@sky.com
Please note we now have audio visual equipment available to hire for the
Hall. or details contact Nigel or Chantal
REGULAR GROUPS AT THE HALL
AGE CONCERN FOOT CLINIC - (by appointment only please). Contact Ali Fletcher 01989 567165
46 Broad Street, Ross-on-Wye email ageconcernrow@tiscali.co.uk
Clinic Dates; July 24th, September 4th
Toe nail cutting service for the over 50's please contact as above for further details.
DOG TRAINING
Puppy and dog behaviour classes on Tuesdays 6 - 7.45 pm. Kennel Club listed
status. Classes currently running indoors and outside. Puppy class 6 - 6.45 pm and
Dogs 6.45 - 7.45 pm.
Contact Martine on 01989 768383 or 07789497578
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KILCOT AND GORSLEY W.I.
July 16th at 7.30 pm – Woodland Trust: John Flynn
No meeting in August. Contact Jackie Price on 01989 720586 for further details.
GARDEN CLUB
July 15th – Lindors Country House, St Briavels. Mature acres of woodland
gardens set among streams and ponds with waterfalls. Also flowers and shrubs
mentioned in the Bible have a garden of their own. Cost £5.50 to include refreshments and the visit. Meet at the village hall at 6.30 pm
August 19th – Day trip to Hampton Court Castle and Gardens. Cost for group
bookings for the garden only in £6.95, seniors £5.95; for the house and gardens
£10.70, seniors £9.20. Meet at the hall at 10.30 am
All enquiries to Nick Jones Tel: 01989 720654
FLICKS IN THE STICKS
No films until September.
PILATES
Each Wednesday evening from 7.30 pm. advanced class. Please call Claire
Walters on 07792 335460 if you are interested in joining the class.
GORSLEY PRE-SCHOOL
Our small, friendly pre-school runs its busy sessions on Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday 9 am -1 pm at Gorsley Village Hall.
The Toddler Group meets on Tuesdays. See Mother and Toddler Group information below. Come and play with us! Call Helen Searle on 0788 655058 email
gorsleypreschool@yahoo.co.uk, or visit www.gorsleypreschool.com
MOTHER AND TODDLER GROUP
Gorsley Pre-school Toddler Group meets every Tuesday from 10-12 in Gorsley
Village Hall in term time. Cost is £2 per family and this includes fun, craft and a
snack for all. Call Helen Searle on 07788 655058 if you would like to find out more.
Email gorsleypreschool@yahoo.co.uk or visit http://www.gorsleypreschool.com/
www.gorsleypreschool.com
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Monday July 8th meeting will be at Linton Village Hall at 7.30pm
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Monday August 12th meeting will be at Gorsley Village Hall at 7.30pm
GORSLEY GOFFS SCHOOL
GORSLEY VILLAGE FOOTBALL CLUB (GVFC)
www.clubwebsite.co.uk/gorsleyvillagefc
Saturdays 10 - 11am for ages 5 - 9 years
Tuesdays 6 - 7.30pm (School years 5, 6, 7 & 8) (U11's & U13's)
For more information please visit our website
KARATE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
These classes are held every Friday night from 6.30 pm. Please contact Pam and
David on 01905 339323 for further information. This group is very successful, and
popular with many local children from the village. Come along and give Karate a try.
New Social Activity – Gorsley Barn Dance Club
Starting Monday 2nd September 2013 at 7.30 p.m. in Gorsley Village Hall, Quarry
Lane. If you have enjoyed the fun at any Barn Dance or Ceilidh then here is an
opportunity to continue with this very sociable form of dancing locally. You don’t
even need a partner just turn up and have a go. Local Gorsley resident Chris James
will be calling the dances and guiding you along with the help of other regular
dancers. He has been calling for many years and has previously founded other
dance clubs that continue to run successfully.
We will be meeting every Monday. Any enquiries to Chris on 01989 720122.
It would be helpful to know if you hope to join us in future. Please contact Chris on
01989 720122 or Hilary on 01989 720105 to let them know.
GORSLEY CHAPEL EVENTS – 01989 720312 - Something each day of the
week.
Gorsley Chapel Sunday Worship 11.00 am and 6.30pm - Do join us if you
haven’t got a church to call home…..or if you want to know more about the Christian Faith. Crèche & Sunday School. 9.15 am Classic Praise on Last Sunday of
month.
Acorn Parents & Toddlers Bible Study Fellowship Group 10.00am – opportunities to interact and make friends, discover more about the Christian faith, and
find support and encouragement.
Mon Short Mat Bowls 2.00 p.m. contact Derek Wadley 01531 890307
Tue Keep Fit & Mobile 10.30 am – Contact Pam Howley 01989 720450 and
7.30pm ZUMBA – contact Jess Howard 01989720312
Wed Community Lunch at Gorsley Chapel 12.30 p.m.– come and meet new
friends and enjoy a homemade hearty two course lunch £3.00.
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Thu Acorn Parents & Toddlers Group 10.00am – excellent facilities opportunities to interact and make friends.
Friday Nights Children’s And Youth Club – contact Nathan Jones and Jess
Howard (if you have children or teens who would like to join on Fridays do give us
a call, or visit http:/www.gorsleyyouth,.org.uk/ or www.gorsleykids.org.uk)
6.00p.m. Buzz Extreme Rec-yr4 and Buzz Extra yrs5-6, Impact Worship Band,
7.30pm Zones 7-1+6th Form, 9.00p.m. Late Night Café – yrs10+
Sat Men’s Breakfast 7.45-8.45 am Full English Fellowship & Support £3.50 Third
Sat in Month.
Ragbag Recycling Bin at the back of the Chapel’s car park next to the Lighthouse. All textiles, clothing, paired shoes, handbags, bags, belts, soft toys, blankets, curtains etc. raising money towards GVFC and the Chapel’s good causes.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE VILLAGE & COMMUNITY AGENTS
My name is Liz Davis I am the Village Agent for Kilcot and Gorsley.
The role of the Village and Community Agents is to provide easier access to a wide
range of services and information. The service is primarily aimed at the over 50,s
but also offers support to vulnerable people in the county. We can signpost direct
to statutory or voluntary agencies helping people to gain the help and information
they need. Some of the partner agencies are Gloucestershire County Council Adult
Social Helpdesk, NHS Gloucestershire, Age UK Gloucestershire, Carers Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue, GUiDE and PALs, Mears Safe at Home
scheme, to name a few. If I can be of any help please ring me on 0781 0630224 or
e-mail liz@villageagent.grcc.org.uk
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EVENTS ELSEWHERE- HEREFORD:
Four Modern Martyrs
A look at modern day martyrs with Kirsty Clarke 7pm
All Saints Church, Hereford
9 July – The Saint of Auschwitz: St. Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941)
16 July – Bearing the Cost of Discipleship: Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945)
23 July – Seeing the Promised Land: Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968)
30 July – Champion of the Poor & Oppressed: Oscar Romero (1917-1980)
For more information, Tel: 01432 370414
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RECTOR’S LETTER
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Dear friends,
Please note the weekend of the 14th/15th September in your diaries.
This is when the Herefordshire and Shropshire Historic Churches Trusts, in
alliance with the Diocese, are planning a Churches Festival. This is an
initiative to put on events across the area, including in our six churches, to
open and celebrate our historic churches. Many such events are planned and
I urge you to look out for details. The objective is to encourage all, visitors
or locals, to appreciate the wonderful variety of churches in the Diocese and
come to value them more. As the (hopefully) quiet months of the summer
draw near, I have set myself a task to assist with this, of writing a new
Guidebook to the six churches of Ariconium. By the time you read this a
photographer will have recorded elements of a Sunday morning by way of
illustration, and members of the congregations will be aware that I have
appealed for any historical information, old guidebooks or indeed old anecdotes to include. A lovely example of the latter would be how the late Henry
Salmon told me before he died earlier this year (and it would have been
common memory in his Hope Mansel boyhood in the ‘20s) that the west end
of the church had fallen down into the lane – this would have led to the
rebuilding we know about in 1889. And I intend to include many of the
anecdotes I have heard about my 20th-century predecessors. The churches
are interesting historic buildings, but they are also living places, and I want
to give some sense of that life. So this is an appeal to any of you who may
have information or sources to lend to let me know – I promise to annotate
and return anything I borrow, and credit may be given for quality gossip if
you are willing to be named! My hope is that the guidebook improves the
welcome of our churches and also records some otherwise obscure and quite
human details of their local life. Thus will their future flourishing be
encouraged and safeguarded. Neil
PS. As this looks like being a rather better year for apples than 2012, a
reminder that bookings for the Ariconium Apple Press are welcomed for the
autumn, £20/day – it has already been booked by two parishes outside the
Benefice!
The Rector is The Revd Neil Patterson:
The Rectory, Weston-under-Penyard,
Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7QA
Tel: 01989 567229; pattersonneil@hotmail.com
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CHURCH SERVICES IN JULY 2013
ASTON INGHAM
LINTON
UPTON BISHOP
July 7
th
6 Trinity
Reader
Welcomer
Readings:
Evensong
6.30pm
W.Thomas (1,G)
J.Harrison
1:Isaiah 66 (10-14);
July 14
7th after
Trinity
Benefice Confirmation and Communion at The Lea
10.30 a.m.
July 21
8th after
Trinity
Reader
Welcomer
Readings
Village Service
Parish Communion Evensong
9.30am.
E. Gwynn (1,G)
J. Parsons
1:Genesis 18(1-10a);
9.30am
6pm
C.Westmacott ()
J.Griffiths (,)
S.Attenborough
J.Sanders
2:Colossians 1(15-28);G:Luke 10 (38-42)
Holy Communion
8am
Evensong
5pm
July 28
9th after
Trinity
Reader
Welcomer
Readings
Holy Communion Family Service
8am
11.15am
B.Bagnall (1)
V.Wallbridge(G)
S.Attenborough
Si Griffiths
2:Galatians 6 (1-16) G:. Luke 10 (1-11;16-20)
Parish Communion
9.30a.m.
J. Potter (2)
H.Westmacott(G)
C.Major (,)
F. Bach
Barneses
G.Ruscoe
1:Genesis 18 (20-32); 2:Colossians 2 (6-15);
G:Luke 11 (1-13)
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CHURCH SERVICES IN AUGUST 2013
ASTON INGHAM
August 4
10th after
Trinity
Reader
Welcomer
Readings:
Evensong
6.30pm
LINTON
Holy Communion
8am
UPTON BISHOP
Family Service
11.15am
F.Burns (1,G)
B.Squires (1)
E.Gwynn
S.Attenborough
1:Ecclesiastes 1(2,12-14) & 2 (18-23)
2:Collos 3 (1-11)
G:. Luke 12 (13-21)
August 11
11 th after
Trinity
Reader
Welcomer
Readings
Parish Communion Mattins
9.30am
11.15am
Holy Communion
8am
O.Walden (1,2)
D.Minett
1. Genesis 15 (1-6)
P.Bower(1,2)
J.Boyd(2)
P.Attenborough
D.Floyd
2. Hebrews 11 (1-3, 8-16) G. Luke 12 (32-40)
August 18
12th after
Trinity
Reader
Welcomer
Readings
Village Service
9.30am.
Parish Communion Evensong
9.30am
6pm
August 25
13th after
Trinity
Reader
Welcomer
Readings
R.Wallbridge(G)
Sa Griffiths
S.Burns(1,2)
(E.Misselbrook 1,2) J.Griffiths (1,G)
O.Walden
Barneses
A.Griffiths
1:Jeremiah 23 (23-29) 2. Hebrews 11 (29-End)&12(1-2)
G:Luke 12 (49-56)
Holy Communion
8am
F.Bach (2)
J.Potter
1:Isaiah 58 (9-14);
Celebration of
Parish Communion
Talents
9.30a.m.
11:15am
B.Arnold tba
S/A/R.Major (1,2)
Denbighs
Glen Ruscoe
2:Hebrews 12 (18-29);G:Luke 13 (10-17)
September 1 Evensong
Holy Communion Family Service
th
14 after
6.30pm
8am
11.15am
Trinity
Reader
S.Harding (1,2)
P.Attenborough (2,G) F.Cook (G)
Welcomer P.Martyn
S.Attenborough
Si.Griffiths
Readings:
1: Ecclesiasticus10 (12-18) 2:Hebrews 13 (1-8 & 15-16);
(Apocrypha)
G:Luke 14 (1 & 7-14)
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DIARY DATES
KEY
July 1
July 3
July 5
July 6
July 7
July 8
July 8
July 9
July 13
July 15
July 16
July 16
July 19
July 20
July 23
August 1
August 2
August 5
August 7
August 10
August 19
August 17
August 24
August 27
August 31
September 2
September 4
September 14/15
September 14
September 29
October 14
Linton LN
Gorsley GO
Upton Bishop UB
Aston Ingham AI
Combined Villages CV
The Lea LE
Parish Council
Prayer Group
Village Munch
Book Club
Vital Spark Concert at UB Church
Parish Council Meeting Linton
Parish Council Meeting Linton
WI Meeting
Whist Drive
Garden Club
W.I
Community Lunch
Progressive Supper
Hymnathon at Upton Bishop Church
Garden club BBQ
Parish Council Meeting Gorsley
Village Munch
Parish Council
Prayer Group
Whist Drive
Garden Club
Summer Sessions
Literary Lunch
Garden Club visit
Barn Dance at Millennium Hall
Parish Council
Prayer Group
Festival of the Ariconium Churches
Afternoon tea
Big Dipper Road Race
Drybrook Ladies Choir Concert
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Regular weekly events are not included in Diary Dates unless they are ‘start
up’ events. “Members only” events are also not listed in the diary.
Reminder: any posters etc not in jpeg format will be printed & scanned
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Ross Library Development Group
Coffee Morning Fundraiser THURSDAY JULY 4th 10am - 12 pm at Ross Library,
tombola, coffee tea and cake
A Publisher’s Perspective Tuesday 16 July 2013, 7pm
Dennis Potter Community Room, Ross Library
The traditional world of the publisher is changing rapidly in this digital age. Philip
Gray, from Ross-based Fineleaf Publishing, will give an illustrated talk introducing
the numerous stages involved in modern book production - using examples ranging
from fine art hardbacks and softback literature to online editions and eBooks.
Entry £3 payable at the door (free entry for students). Refreshments available. All
proceeds to the Dennis Potter Room Extension Fund (We need to raise £5000 within our
local community)
Communities are Us
Meet people doing amazing things in our communities, helping those who need
support. Come and join community leaders and community development practitioners for a day of celebrating good practice. Hear how local people and voluntary
organisations have helped those who need support in their communities. Have a
chance to share and discuss your ideas. Come to the Community Development
Practitioners Forum Event Bishop’s Palace Hereford Thursday 20 June 2013
Nominal entry fee.
Newent Events
Every Tuesday and Thursday: 10am – 12Noon Newent Chill Out Zone , Drop in
Coffee Morning . Computers available , Refreshments available – Small charge
.For
further
details
contact
Nicky,
Theresa
or
01531
820224/fairsharesfod@btconnect.com
Every Friday: 10am – 11am Newent Memorial Hall - Newent &District Country
Market . Local produced fresh foods including cakes, savouries, jams and chutneys. Seasonal vegetables, eggs, cut flowers, plants and cards . Coffee and
Biscuits available.
Friday 5th July : 10.00 am – 11.30am (drop in!) Sheppard House Onslow Road
Newent NEWENT MEMORY CAFÉ Facilitated by the Alzheimer’s Society. A
monthly memor café for people, with dementia, their carers, family and friends
offering the opportunity to socialise with other people who are living with dementia.
Health and Social care professionals available for support and information. Please
contact viv.shorney@alzheimers.org.uk/01452 525222 or 07889 604401
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Saturday 13th July : 9.30 to 11.30am Kempley Village Hall KEMPLEY PRODUCE
MARKET . Come and shop for local produce at good prices, including home made
bread, locally grown vegetables, chutneys, preserves, jam & cakes and lots more
(produce seasonal). Enjoy a cup of fair trade tea/coffee with a slice of home made
cake, or chat over a brunch of bacon/sausage butties with friends and neighbours
in a vibrant and friendly atmosphere. For more information contact Louise Earll
01531 890479 louise.earll@wyenet.co.uk
Saturday 20th July 9.30 to 11.30am Newent Memorial Hall
SATURDAY COUNTRY MARKET . It is a family friendly event where you will find
fresh, locally produced, plants, fruit and vegetables, free range eggs, home made
cakes, savouries, jams and chutneys and a variety of crafts. Cow’s and Goat’s
cheeses. You can sit and enjoy tea or coffee and a selection of delicious cakes.
Saturday 20th July: Doors open at 6pm film starts at 6.30pm. Glebe Chapel , Community cinema with Family Film , FREE . Refreshments available including sweets
and popcorn . All children must be accompained by an adultFor further information
please contact John Ettle 01531 822606
Thursday 18th July7.30pm Newent Memorial Hall, Newent Garden Club . New
Members Welcome.
Every Saturday
Newent Leisure Centre Newent Parkrun. Newent Parkrun is a weekly FREE 5k
run held every Saturday at 9am throughout the year. If you don’t want to run you
are very welcome to come and join us as a volunteer.To register go to the national
Parkrun website – don’t forget to bring your barcode with you.
www.parkrun.org.uk/register then use our local website
www.parkrun.org.uk/newent. Tea/coffee and a biscuit at the end for only 50p
Every Monday and Thursday 6:30 – 7:30pm Newent Leisure Centre -Newent
Taekwondo
10.30am 16th July - U3A (University of the Third Age) is for retired and semi-retired people who wish to share activities and interests mainly in self help groups.
Languages, photography, walking, sewing, sketching and computer skills are a
few examples. David Viner will be giving a talk entitled 'Restoration on the Network of Canals' at this monthly meeting. Entrance £2. For membership details
phone 01531 820826.Event Location - The Memorial Hall, NewentEvent Area –
Newent Jubilee Puppets at Messy Church -St Mary's Saturday July 13thListen to
the story of Noah told by the puppets starting at 10;30am followed by a morning of
crafts and activities ending with a simple lunch at 12.30
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ROSSITER BOOKS EVENTS
Thursday 4th July at 7pm. Rachel Joyce – Perfect.
Venue - The Shire Hall, Monmouth , Ticket £5
Thursday 11th July at 7pm Andrew Taylor & M.C. Scott, Rossiter Books, Ross-onWye Ticket £3 .
Join two bestselling authors as they share the secrets of writing successful historical thrillers.The Scent of Death: Set in New York City, 1778-80, during the American War of Independence, a place where loyalty is a commodity that can be
bought and sold. Rome: The Art of War: Treachery, heroism, blackmail and sudden death – the violent and treacherous world of Roman politics, AD 69, brought
vividly to life in this brilliantly realised spy thriller
HEREFORD CATHEDRAL EVENTS AND CONCERTS
Garden Tours available until the end of September on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2.30 pm. Booked Tours available by appointment: contact 01432 374202
to book.
Tuesday 2 July, Tuesday lunchtime organ concert, Given by Nigel Morris, St
Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham. Projection from the organ loft onto a large screen
in the nave. Recitals weekly, other than 16 July. Come and enjoy lunch at the
same time in the cloister café. Retiring collection. 1.15-2 pm.
Tuesday 9 July. Tuesday lunchtime organ concert, Given by Simon Bland, St
John’s School, Leatherhead and former Organ Scholar, Hereford Cathedral. Projection from the organ loft onto a large screen in the nave. Recitals weekly, other
than 16 July. Come and enjoy lunch at the same time in the cloister café. Retiring
collection. 1.15-2 pm
Thursday 11 July, Valediction and admission of choristers and music scholars.
The last Choral Evensong of the summer term sung by the cathedral choir. Will
include the anthem The Twelve by William Walton. All welcome. 5.30 pm
Sunday 14 July , The Evening Hour. A service of prayer for healing and wholeness, with words and music from Iona and Taizé and time for quiet reflection; all
are welcome. The service is held on the second Sunday of each month. 5.30 pm
Tuesday 16 July, Gala organ concert given by John Scott, St Thomas Church,
Fifth Avenue, new York. Enjoy an evening of remarkable music by the renowned
organist. Tickets available from the Cathedral Shop and at the door of the concert.
£12 (£5 students). 7 pm
Tuesday 23 July, Tuesday lunchtime organ concert. Given by Jonathan Vaughan,
wells Cathedral. Projection from the organ loft onto a large screen in the nave.
Recitals weekly, other than 16 July. Come and enjoy lunch at the same time in the
cloister café. Retiring collection. 1.15-2 pm.
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Saturday 27 July – Saturday 3 August. Gloucester Three Choirs Festival. A week of music with the cathedral choirs of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester, along with the Festival Chorus. To book tickets for any of the festival events,please visit www.3choirs.org
to order a booking.
Tuesday 30 July. Tuesday lunchtime organ concert. Given by James Orford, Oundle
award winner. Projection from the organ loft onto a large screen in the nave. Recitals
weekly, other than 16 July. Come and enjoy lunch at the same time in the cloister café.
Retiring collection. 1.15-2 pm
Tuesday 6 August. Tuesday lunchtime organ concert. Given by Graham Thorpe, Guildford Cathedral. Projection from the organ loft onto a large screen in the nave. Recitals
weekly, other than 16 July. Come and enjoy lunch at the same time in the cloister café.
Retiring collection. 1.15-2 pm
Sunday 11 August . The Evening Hour. A service of prayer for healing and wholeness,
with words and music from Iona and Taizé and time for quiet reflection; all are welcome.
The service is held on the second Sunday of each month. 5.30 pm.
Tuesday 13 August. Tuesday lunchtime organ concert. Given Paul Carr, Birmingham.
Projection from the organ loft onto a large screen in the nave. Recitals weekly, other
than 16 July. Come and enjoy lunch at the same time in the cloister café. Retiring collection. 1.15-2 pm
Tuesday 20 August. Tuesday lunchtime organ concert. Given by Roger Jubb, Hereford
and formerly of St George’s Chapel, Windsor. Projection from the organ loft onto a large
screen in the nave. Recitals weekly, other than 16 July. Come and enjoy lunch at the
same time in the cloister café. Retiring collection. 1.15-2 pm
Tuesday 27 August.Tuesday lunchtime organ concert. Given by Charles Wooler, Newcastle. Projection from the organ loft onto a large screen in the nave. Recitals weekly,
other than 16 July. Come and enjoy lunch at the same time in the cloister café. Retiring
collection. 1.15-2 pm
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Aston
Ingham Village Cross
Refurbishment Fund
Aston Ingham Village Cross was last restored in commemoration of the coronation of King George V in June 1911. As the elements have taken their toll on the
structure over the last 100 years it was deemed appropriate to refurbish the cross
in commemoration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Although it is the village cross, it is situated, as many of them are in Herefordshire, in the curtilage of
the village churchyard. A great deal of work has been quietly going on behind the
scenes over the last year in preparation for the refurbishment.
Specialists, Hook Mason Ltd. Architecture were instructed to prepare a detailed
specification, schedule of work and drawings. Once work is commenced it is expected to take approximately 3 weeks to complete. Where new stone replacement is necessary it will be of the same geology, type, colour, size and shape as
the existing. The existing mortar will also be analysed so that it may be replicated
for repointing. A new Forest of Dean stone plinth with a carved inscription will be
incorporated into the refurbishment.
Simon Hudson, of Hudson Stonework, Hereford has been commissioned for the
work. He can be located working in the grounds of Hereford Cathedral. Tenders
for the work ranged in price from £6,000 to £17,000. As the specification supplied for the work was identical it was decided to accept the lowest tender.
Now comes the difficult task of raising the funds. An English Heritage Grant for a
proportion of the work has been applied for, but it will not be known until the end
of July if the bid has been successful, and indeed if it has, how much will be
granted. Educational material relating to the cross had to be written to enable
permission and a grant to be obtained.
We have come a long way, but it is by no means the end of the road, there are
many steps still to take before the destination is reached. A special account is
open for donations. However small, they will all be very gratefully received, not
only from residents who live in the parish, but also from anyone who uses the facilities that Aston Ingham village provides. The donations can be sent to the Clerk
of the Parish Council, Mrs. Heather Hobbs, at Brooklands Cottage, Aston Ingham, HR9 7LS. Cheques should be made out to “Aston Ingham Village Cross
Refurbishment Fund” and it would be helpful the address and post code could be
written on the back to enable a receipt for the amount to be sent back as acknowledgement. Mr Fred Bach has kindly agreed to act as honorary independent
examiner for the accounts of the depositing funds. It is a chance for a lasting legacy to be left to the village, beyond our lifetime for future generations.
On behalf of everyone involved with the project – Thank you.
Rosemarie Tree
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Accommodation, Food & Drink
Accountants - see Business Services
Agas, Rayburns etc - see Property Svcs
Animal Care
Auctioneers & Estate Agents
Bathrooms - see Property Services
Bed & Breakfast - see Accommodation
Blinds - see Interior Design
Boilers & servicing - see Property Svcs
Books - see Retail Services
Builders & Building - see Property Svcs
Business Services
Butchers - see Accomm, Food & Drink
Cabinet Makers - see Furniture Restorn.
Canine Hydrotherapy - see Animal Care
Care Homes - see Care Services
Care Services
Carpenters, Joiners - see Property Svcs
Carpet Cleaning - see Cleaning Service
Carpets - see Interiors & Interior Design
Catering - see Accomm,Food & Drink
Ceramic repairs & restoration - see Interiors
Cleaning Services
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Construction - see Property Services
Curtains - see Interiors & Interior Design
Decorators - see Property Services
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ACCOMMODATION, FOOD & DRINK
Bed & Breakfast
Burton Mill,
Linton
HR9 7RR
For friendly, family
bed and breakfast
Contact:
Russell and Liz Denbigh on:
01989 721014
or email at
info@burtonmill.co.uk
Alternatively visit our web site
at www.burtonmill.co.uk
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Forest of Dean “Pub
of the Year 12/13” &
Customer Service of
the Year 11/12
As seen on C4's
"Four in a Bed" TV show
Award Winning Farmer's Boy Inn,
Longhope, GL17 0LP 01452 831300
*Serving food 12 til 9pm all day every day
*New senior Citizen Menu available Daily
*Children's play area, Bouncy Castle
*Pet friendly
*Take away pies delivered to your door or
order online
*8 en-suite accommodation rooms
*NEW Wine, Gourmet Pie & Local Cheese
Shop open Daily
10% Discount when mentioning “The Chimes”
Famous for our range of Gourmet Gastro Pies
Home to www.MadaboutPies.co.uk
“Proud to be part of the Community”
info@thefarmersboyinn.co.uk
www.thefarmersboyinn.co.uk
www.madaboutpies.co.uk
The Penny Farthing
Aston Crews, HR9 7LW
01989 750366
Friday Steak Night
8oz Sirloin, 8oz Rib Eye or a 10oz Rump
With all the trimmings
Also a free pint or a glass of wine
All for £12.95
Sunday Carvery
12- 3pm
Adult £5.95
Children £3.95
No bookings taken, just walk in
Fantastic homemade food
Open for fresh ground coffee
from 10.30am
Free WiFi
Children, dogs and muddy boots
welcome
01989 780470
Moodycowpub.co.uk
Open Tuesday to Sunday
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ACCOMMODATION, FOOD & DRINK
CORNWALL’S FAMILY
BUTCHERS OUTSIDE CATERING
Spit roast pig and lamb specialists
Roast meats from the barbecue
Range of other main courses available
plus salads, starters and puddings
Everything home made
and all at excellent prices
We also cater for specialist diets
such as vegetarian, coeliac, diabetic
& can provide waitress service,
crockery and party tent hire
CONTACT ANDY OR APRIL
01989 562216 or 01989 770783
www.thewholehogcatering.co.uk
Each full box will contain:
Roasting Joints (Top Rump, Silverside, Topside & Rib),
Sirloin Steaks, Rump Steaks, Fillet Steaks,Casserole
Steak (Diced), Mince and Slow Roast Joints.
Half boxes will contain a selection of the above.
All hung on the bone for 28 days.
Full box weight approx 25kg, price £9/kg
Half box weight approx 15kg, price £9.50/kg
Hopes Ash Farms
Hope Mansell Ross on Wye HR9 5TJ
01989 750002 / 07787 524427
robert@hopesash.co.uk
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD & DRINK; ANIMAL CARE
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Linton Hill House
Self Catering
Holiday
Accommodation
May Hill
Catering
Weekly stays
or short breaks
Presentation and Food
Quality Paramount
Douglas and Gay Courtney
Tel: 01989 721182
Mobile: 07754 612512
Email: mayhillcatering@hotmail.co.uk
www.mayhillcatering.co.uk
Finger Buffets • Hot & Cold Fork Buffets • Formal Dinners
Vintage Afternoon Teas • Business Lunches • Celebration Meals
Contact:
Tel: 01989 720770
Mob: 07900 552909
www.lintonhillhouse.co.uk
44 ANIMAL CARE; AUCTIONEERS,ESTATE AGENTS; BUSINESS SVCS
STEVE GOOCH
ESTAT E
AG ENT
4 High Street, Newent, Gloucestershire. GL18 1AN
Services
Livery Yard
Forage
Sales
Hay
Haylage
Straw
Wrapped
hay
Haymaking
Floodlit arena
Fertilizer
Full board
application
Part board
Pasture
DIY
management Cross country
Muck heap
course
removal
Can deliver locally
Contact Mike Caspersen:
01452 830316 or 07833 645062
www.longhopelivery.co.uk
SMITHS
OF N EW EN T
a u c t I o n e e rs
&
val uers
EST 1 866
-
0 153 1
Offices Also At:
The Cross, Mitcheldean • 1 High Street, Coleford
• 27 Windsor Drive, Gloucester
Gooch & Burley Surveyors & Valuers
&
Steve Gooch Mortgage Advice Bureau
Ltd
Coventry Building Society
16 Br oa d Stre et, Ne we nt
G louce ste rshire
For all your Selling, Purchasing,
Auctioning, Letting, & Surveying
Requirements
G L1 8 1 A
8 217 76
c u l ve r s t r e e t s a l e r o o m
MONTHLY ANTIQUE AND
COLLECTABLES AUCTIONS
Sales Advice and Valuations by Appointment
or ‘drop in’
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am-3pm
to see our valuer Rita Kearsey MRICS
VALUATIONS FOR PROBATE AND INSURANCE
HOME VISITS FOR LARGER CONSIGNMENTS
HOUSE CLEARANCE SERVICE
LIVE ON-LINE AUCTIONS
Please telephone 01531 821776
Fully Illustrated Catalogues on the Internet
www.smithsauctionroom.co.uk
www.stevegooch.co.uk
01531 820844
BUSINESS SERVICES; CARE SERVICES
IVES & CO
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Savings & Investments
School Fees Planning*
Inheritance Tax Planning*
Retirement Planning
Family Protection
Mortgage Advisers
Malcolm Ives
Tel: 01989 780445
Fax: 01989 780396
Email: malcolm@ivesandco.co.uk
Ives & Co Financial Services Limited is
authorised and regulated by the Financial
Services Authority.
* Not all types of these services are regulated
by the FSA
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P J Fray FCA
In association with
Thorne & Co
Registered Auditors and
Accountants
For All Your Accountancy and
Taxation Requirements
Telephone
01989 780383
01989 763636
E-mail
peter@pjfray.co.uk
peterfray@thorneandco.co.uk
Let Ashfield Care look after you
We help with:
Personal Care
Shopping
Laundry
Cleaning
Granny / Grandad Sitting
Gardening
Free Brochure
Free assessment visit
Friendly, Capable Staff –
C.Q.C. Registered
01989 565309/762884
Out of office hours:07779 139476
Email:rosemary@ashfield-care.co.uk
www.ashfieldcareagency.com
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CARE SERVICES; CLEANING SERVICES
Avolution Cleaning services,
the solution to all your cleaning needs
Providing Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning for
Domestic,Business and Entertaining Customers
24 hours 7 days a week.
We also provide a discrete carpet & upholstery
pest control service for fleas, moths, beetles and
bed bugs.
If you could do with a hand to do your cleaning,
why not invite Avolution to provide you with
a quote, no job too small.
Daily, Weekly, Monthly or a One-off service
for Homeowners & Businesses.
Hard floor clean and seal or put the shine back
on your marble and terrazzo floors
Call Chris Elson on
01989 720459 or 07500 898146
Chris.elson@avolution-cs.co.uk
www.avolutioncleaningservices.com
DRIVECLEAN
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-------------------OUR HI-TECH TRIPLE JET ROTARY SURFACE CLEANER
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BLOCK PAVING. TARMAC. CONCRETE. FLAGSTONES.
DRIVEWAYS. PATIOS. PATHWAYS. GARDEN WALLS.
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WEBSITE: WWW.DHUTTONDRIVEWAYCLEANING.CO.UK
PHONE: 01452 790686 / 07896 861329
EMAIL: INFO@DHUTTONDRIVEWAYCLEANING.CO.UK
FUNERAL SVCS;FURNITURE RESTORERS;GARAGE SVCS 47
SMITHS FUNERAL SERVICES
(KJ, PJ, SM, SJ & RJ Tyler)
Independent Family Funeral Directors
24 hour personal attention, Home Visits,
Private Chapels of Rest in
Newent & Gloucester
Pre-payment Funeral Plans
Advice on eco-friendly Funerals
FURNACE LANE, NEWENT,
GLOS GL18 1DD
01531 820474
-------------TYLERS MEMORIALS
(SM, SJ, & RJ Tyler)
Memorials supplied and fitted
Hand carved/Sandblasted lettering
Renovations undertaken
FURNACE LANE, NEWENT
01531 820474
CABINET MAKER
and
FURNITURE RESTORER
Bringing fine craftsmanship,
care and expertise to the
restoration of both antique
and modern furniture
CHRIS ARNOLD
“Barn House”
Linton
Ross on Wye
Tel: 01989 720378
Wye Valley Garage
Independent Land Rover Specialists
Repairs, Sales & Parts
All 4x4s welcome
Overross Street
Ross on Wye
01989 565001
www.wyevalleygarage.co.uk
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GARAGE SERVICES; GARDENS & GARDENING
GRAHAM HOOPER
AUTO SERVICES LTD
Mob: 0797 7402272
01989 720543
36 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE MOTOR TRADE
AND PROVIDING A PERSONALISED QUALITY
SERVICE FOR ALL MAKES AND MODELS
INCLUDING VINTAGE, CLASSIC, MODERN,
DISABILITY, AGRICULTURAL
& HORTICULTURAL
SERVICING, BATTERIES, PLUGS, DIAGNOSTICS
SPARES, RADIATORS, FILTERS, EXHAUSTS,
CAMBELTS, TYRES, BRAKES, CLUTCHES.
MOTs - can be catered for
FAULT CODES IDENTIFIED, RECTIFIED
AND RESET
GARDENS & GARDENING
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CHRIS HYETT
LAN D S CAPI N G &
G ARD EN S ERVI CE
“WATERWORKS”
Garden Irrigation
Systems
For baskets, tubs or complete gardens.
For a FREE Quotation
Contact Steve or Karin
tel :- 01452 750455
fax :- 01452 750119
Mobile 07752 529450
Supply Only or Supply & Install
• Hard & Soft Landscaping
• Paths & Driveways
• Turfing & Seeding
• Fencing & Gates
• Planting & Pruning
• Pressure Washing - Patios and Paving
Tree Surgery • Stump Grinding
Hedge Trimming Site Clearance
Domestic & Commercial
Call Gorsley: 01989 720700
Mobile: 07778 476524
Established 1981
50 GARDENING; HEALTH & BEAUTY; INTERIORS & DESIGN
Wye Valley Upholstery
Furniture re-covered and repaired
Vehicle seat and hood repairs
* New for 2013*
Upholstery day courses
Telephone Andy on
01989 563743
email : andy@gotleisure.co.uk
or find me on Facebook
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¨ antique & modern
¨ collectors’ and personal items
¨ related materials such as resin
¨ reversal of unsightly old repairs
¨ insurance quotes
Johanna Okon-Watkins
Linton 01989 720 317
email@ceramicrepair.co.uk
www.ceramicrepair.co.uk
Local
HANDYMAN
for
Home & Garden
and all those little
ODD JOBS
Qualified Electrician
Call Steve
On
01452 750455
01452 750119
Mobile 07752 529450
PROPERTY SERVICES
R D Acton
Building &
Construction
Greyhill Barn, Sollers Hope, HR1 4RL
Tel: 01989 740595
Mob: 07863 134329
* NEW BUILDS
* EXTENSIONS * ROOFING
* LOFT CONVERSIONS
* KITCHENS & BATHROOMS
* PLASTERING
* CARPENTRY * ELECTRICS
* SOLAR ELECTRIC & HOT WATER
SYSTEMS
* PROJECT MANAGEMENT- DESIGN
TO COMPLETION
* ALL GENERAL REPAIRS &
MAINTENANCE*
PERSONAL SERVICE - ALL WORK
GUARANTEED
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For all types of
Property Maintenance
call
C.S.Project Services
Painting, Decorating, Tiling, Plumbing,
Kitchens, Bathrooms,
uPVC Fascias, Gutters, etc.
and all those little jobs you haven’t got
round to finishing.
NO V.A.T.
Fully Insured
No job too small.
Call Colin Sampson now on
01989 562101 or 07947 020399
for free no obligation estimate
OVERTHROW PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
The only call you need to make for
any building work including .....
House extensions, stone work,
brick work, plastering
Plumbing from a washer to a
complete kitchen or bathroom
Boiler servicing & replacement GAS SAFE fitter
Electrics from a fuse to full re-wire ELECSA registered
Painting & decorating
Fully insured & all staff CRB checked
For a free estimate call
Alan 01531 660362 or 07971 271777
or Ian 07966 755784
Painting/Decorating,
Carpentry,
Kitchens / Bathrooms fitted,
Plastering,Tiling, Plumbing,
Electrics & Roofing,
Also Hard Landscaping,
Decking , Patios & Paving.
All work guaranteed &
carried out by qualified
tradesmen.
Call Rob on 07836313629 or
01531 820996 or
Sue on 07977 913635
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PROPERTY SERVICES
D. M. P. Decorators
DAVID TOVSKI
Interior/Exterior/
Domestic/Commercial
Quality Work/Sensible Price
Fully Insured
Tiling Walls and Floors
Glazing & General Property
Maintenance
Maintenance and
Renovation Services
•Professional Painting & Decorating
(Interior & Exterior)
•Carpentry & Flooring
•Flat Pack Assembly
•Tiling & Plastering
Reliable, experienced, local tradesmen
Orchard Flat, Beeches
Upton Bishop, HR9 7UD
Fully professional & friendly service
References always available
from satisfied local customers.
All enquiries welcome,
please telephone David
Please phone for a no obligation
quote or for advice
01531 890852 or
07874 624593
07881 786868/01989 780539
WILLIAMS
BUILDING CONTRACTORS
Linton
For all your building work,
roofing and landscaping.
No job too big or too small
Contact David Williams,
Longridge, Linton
01989 720106 / 07702 680501
www.williamsbuildingcontractors.co.uk
Member of The Guild of Master Craftsmen
& The Federation of Master Builders
PROPERTY SERVICES
IC & CA BURSON
Heating, Plumbing &
Electrical Engineers
Boiler Servicing
Old Boilers Replaced
and Systems Updated
Oil Storage Tanks
Supplied & Fitted
Cothars Cottage, Gorsley
Tel: 01989 720568
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PROPERTY SERVICES
BOILER SERVICING
BY AGA TRAINED OFTEC TECHNICIAN
ALL OIL BOILERS INCLUDING:
Central Heating Installations
Renewable Energy Installations
Boiler Servicing & Maintenance
Power Flushing, first aid to
central heating
Complete Bathroom Installations
Professional Tiling
Friendly & Sufficient Service
Qualified & Insured
Tel/Fax: 01989 567209
Mob: 07968 905239
www.techniplumb.co.uk
info@techniplumb.co.uk
PJB PROPERTY SERVICES
For all your Plumbing &
Maintenance needs
60 Park Walk
Chase Park
Ross-on-Wye
01989 564148
0775 2395725
AGA / RAYBURN (£70)
PRESSURE JET BOILERS (£50)
NEW OIL TANKS INSTALLED
REPAIRS TO EXISTING SYSTEMS
RUNOUT SERVICE AVAILABLE
PHONE GRANTLEY GIBBS
07976 826864
01989 721189
Email gtg4626@googlemail.com
R.C.J.
BOILER
AND
HEATING
SERVICES
Oil fired boiler service
Installations / repairs
Worcester Bosch,
Grant Vortex - Aga / Rayburn
Firebird / Grandee
Emergency call out service
Mobile: 07917 138360
Tel: 01452 831187
BPEC & OFTEC
certification
PROPERTY SERVICES
Robert Taylor
Aga Cooker Engineer
Reconditioned Agas & Aga Servicing
Servicing of all range cookers eg Esse,
Rayburn, Stanley, Alpha, Redfyre
Oil Boilers Serviced
Oil Tank Installer
LPG Gas Engineer
01885 488506
07977 590676
www.agarestoration.co.uk
DOORS & FRAMES
Traditional Cottage style
external and internal doors
& frames
Made to measure,
supplied and / or fitted
in hard or softwoods
Architectural hardware as required
Free estimates
Contact Bruce at
BW Associates
Well Cottage, Phocle Green
Ross on Wye
Phone 01989 780 644
Mob 07973 396 231
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PROPERTY SERVICES; RETAIL SERVICES; TUITION/SCHOOLS
Lea CE (VA)
Primary School
Linda Townsend (Headteacher)
Breakfast Club from 8am
After School Club 3pm - 6pm
Lea Pre-School
Deni Besant (Pre-School Supervisor)
Open daily 9am – 3pm for
children from 2 years
Breakfast & After School Clubs for
children from 3 years
Please phone to arrange a visit to
either school : 01989 750296
www.lea-primary.hereford.sch.uk
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TRAVEL SERVICES; WOOD SUPPLIES
PERRYSTONE ESTATE FIREWOOD
Local hardwood logs from our managed estate
•Seasoned
•Cut to a range of sizes
•Competitively priced
•Free local delivery
Phone: 07502 087868
or email:
perrystone.logs@yahoo.co.uk
Not just a pleasant place for a walk
Oak Timber
Beams, Posts, Planks, Boards
Planed Oak floorings and shelvings
Speciality Feature Table & Worktops
now seasoned and ready
&
of course our super two year old
firewood logs
Grown and sawn in Gorsley in our
environmentally sustainable
woods
01989 720 666
or
07776225010
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LOCAL SERVICES
Animal Care
Dog's-Delight
Professional Canine Beautician in all breeds. Groomed, Shampooed, Hand stripped, Clipped
& Nail-trimmed. Call Sharon on 01989 750256, Tally-Ho, Bromsash
Feline Friends
We offer a reliable & friendly service for you and your cat. Rest assured your
pet will be fed, watered and cared for whilst you are away. Other small pets
catered for, chickens fed, hutches cleaned, plants watered. Call Rebecca or
Nick: 01989 720134 m: 078601 57259
Clipnstrip Dog Grooming.
I'm City and Guilds qualified to clip,handstrip (30yrs experience), bath, groom and nail trim
your dog to your requirements. Professional, relaxed salon in Kilcot. Collection and delivery
available. Fully insured. Call Jo: 07773 323325 or 01989 720291
Dog Walker / Animal Minder
Do you need someone to walk, sit or take care of your dog (or other pet) on a daily, weekly
or anytime basis? Experience with all animals (20 years of breeding pigs and a lifetime
experience with horses). Phone Sharon on 01989 750079 or 07760 217453
Business Services
Qualified bookkeeping services for Small Business
Friendly, flexible, reliable – and affordable accounts support for businesses, clubs and
individuals. Free no-obligation initial meeting/discussion. Phone Andrew West AICB on
01989 566310 or see www.amwest.co.uk
Cleaning & Ironing Services
Clearly The Cleanest
Carpets, curtains, upholstery carefully & conscientiously cleaned. Give your home a fresh
look – touch, see, smell & feel the difference. Call Ian Jones on 0800 085 4425 or 07831
332226 for service throughout Gloucestershire & Herefordshire
Kath’s Little Helpers
For all your cleaning and spring cleaning as well as house care, horse and pet sitting. (All
helpers CRB checked). Call 01531 892919 Mobile 07782 218458
OvenPig - Professional Domestic Oven Cleaning Specialists
All makes and models covered. Fully trained, insured and CRB checked staff. We also clean
extractors, hobs & BBQs. Environmentally friendly products used. For an appointment or
more information call 01594 833108 or 07951 516161 or visit www.ovenpig.co.uk
Your OvenClean
Call, text or email us for a free quotation to clean your oven. Local, independent, professional, conscientious. 01989 750121 / 07958 383366. www.yourovenclean.co.uk
info@yourovenclean.co.uk
Lavender Ironing
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Coal Merchants
Geoff Sterry Coal Merchant
For quality coal and reliable service. We provide delivery of loose coal or pre-packed coal
for collection. Call 01452 760538
Garden Services
Wye Garden Machinery
Servicing, spares and repairs for all leading manufacturers. Toro-Wheel Horse, Mountfield,
Briggs & Stratton specialist. Old Gloucester Road, Ross on Wye 01989 768631
Mole Control
For a fast, efficient service to control the moles in your lawn, contact Chris Hyett on 01989
720700 or 07778 476524
W.N.Gooch
Garden & flail hedge-cutter, Pasture maintenance, Fruit tree pruning, Haymaking, Fencing,
Sheep shearing, Odd-jobbing. A friendly service with a smile. Tel: 01989 720350 Mobile:
07977 506086
Gardens Sorted : Expert Garden Design & Renovation
Garden Structures, Installation & Planting, Felicity Evans Ornamental Blacksmith &
Carpentry. Conservation, Wildlife Ponds, Expert Pruning Trees/shrubs incl Orchards.
Chris & Maggie Bligh T: 01531 890332 M: 07 974 974 862. www.gardens-sorted.co.uk
Forestry Operations Tree Surgery & Tree Care
Professional tree care carried out by trained, experienced, and friendly staff. Public Liability
Insurance: Free Quotes: Locally based. Estd.1984. Speak to Alan Davis on 01989 780412.
www.forestryoperations.co.uk
Health & Beauty
Deborah’s Beauty Treatments
Massages, Waxing, Facials, Body Treatments, Manicures, Pedicures, Make-up. All in the
comfort of your own home.
10% off first treatment. Mobile 07747 736802
www.freewebs.com/deborahsbeautytreatments
Alison - Mobile Hairdresser
Ladies, gents and children. Over 30 years experience. Contact Alison on 01452 831253 or
07786 383705
Counselling by Helen Palmer (MBACP & UKRC registered )
Help with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, stress, obsessive & addictive behaviour,
relationships, anger, lack of confidence, eating disorders. For a confidential consultation call
01989 720247 or 07773 248744. www.helenpalmercounselling.co.uk
Linton Physiotherapy - Claire Gardner, Chartered Physiotherapist
Health Professions Council registered. Specialist assessment, treatment & advice for back,
neck or joint pains, sciatica, muscular aches, sports / soft tissue injuries, arthritis, headaches
etc. Home visits negotiable. 21 years experience. 07826 622851, cg_gardner@hotmail.com
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LOCAL SERVICES
Health & Beauty (continued)
Foot Health Practitioner Deborah Cronshaw MCFHP MAFHP
A complete range of foot care in the convenience of your own home to help you maintain
healthy feet. Treatments include removal of corns & calluses, nail trimming, reduction of
thickened nails and diabetic foot care. Tel 07821 540925, 01989 770893
Property Services
Abbeywood Construction
All types of building work undertaken: extensions, plastering, doors & windows, Velux’s,
roofing, kitchens & bathrooms, landscaping & patios. Free, no-obligation quotes. Local references available.
Call 01989 763888 or 07779 641450
Newent Skips Ltd
Fast friendly service. 1 Yard, 2 Yard or 4 Yard skips. Sand, gravel and top soil also delivered.
Monday – Saturday 7.30 am – 5.30 pm. No VAT. Ring 07817 649650
Kevin Bonehill
Carpentry & joinery. Property maintenance. Security fitments. Fitted kitchens & bathrooms.
Floor & wall tiling. Call 01989 562869 or mobile: 07711 213059.
www.kevinbonehillcarpentry.co.uk
C B Home Improvements
Bathroom design & installation. Wall & floor tiling. General plumbing & maintenance. No call
out charges. Free, no obligation quotations. Chris Beard 01531 822196, mobile 07958
688030
Sovereign Property & Electrical Ltd
For all your Electrical Requirements inside and outside the home (NICEIC Registered), and
for all Household Maintenance & Improvements, Call us and make your home happy and
safe. 01531 633214 / 07764 363881.
Peter Antonius Construction
All aspects of Building and Landscaping including : Barn conversions, Period property
repair and renovations, Extensions, New build. Member of SPAB & FMB. Please call
01989 750075 www.peterantoniusdesign.co.uk
Painter & Decorator
For all your decorating needs, interior and exterior, phone Brian Colwell on 01989 567082.
Decorating by Barry Clack.
For all your Interior and Exterior Painting & Decorating. Other handyman work also undertaken, 25 years experience. Tel: 01989 563688 Email:PaintandDec@orangehome.co.uk
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Help in Your Home
Handyman available for general assistance around your home, garden and garage. Any
work considered, no matter how small. In first instance, please contact Graham on 07711
766 555. If The Chimes can reach you, so can I.
LP Plumbing and Heating
Eco Heating; Oil Boiler Installation, Service and Repair; Oil Tanks and Emergency Tank
Solutions; Hot Water Cylinders; Kitchens and Bathrooms; General Plumbing.
All relevant qualifications. 20% off labour for new customers. Call 07908 603971
Schools & Tuition
Longhope Pre-school
Lower Latchen rooms, Longhope. Childcare for 2- 5 year olds. NEW from September: open
Monday 9 – 1 £10, Tuesday 9-3 £15, Wednesday 9-1 £10 and Thursday 9-3 £15 during
term time. Meet & Greet Sessions: 9 – 10 Wednesdays, £1 for babies/toddlers. Call 07867
943734
POLICE CONTACT NUMBERS
IN AN EMERGENCY Call No:- 999
but
to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response
please contact your local police by calling
the NON-EMERGENCY No:- 101 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
For the West Mercia Police switchboard call:- 0300 333 3000
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH CONTACT NUMBERS
Please also report anything you feel would be important to your local area
to your Neighbourhood Watch Contact:ASTON INGHAM:- 01989 720347; LINTON:-see www.lintonvillagehall.org
GORSLEY:- 01989 720404; UPTON BISHOP:- 01989 780383
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